1937-11-25 — Page 9

JAPANESE PLANES RAIN

DEATH ON CANTON

Over 100 Killed In Air Raid

Canton, Nov. 24.1

Canton experienced a day of ter- ror, when Japanese air raiders swooped over the city this morn- Ing. At approximately 9.45 am. the planes appeared and were met by the furious fire of the anti- aircraft batteries mounted In various parts of the clty. They dropped a number of 'bombs on Honam district.

In this crowded area it is fear- ed that at least 100 were killed.

A European eye-witness, "well- known in Hong Kong. Mr. L. F. Newman, tells of the attack, and of the high courage of the Chinese

nurses.

GIANT PLANES

Four bombs. estimated to weigh 300 lbs each were dropped in crowded districts. No soldiers were anywhere near. Reuter.

DOCTOR'S ESCAPE

Canton, Nov. 24. Di. R. L. Lancaster, a British doctor on Shameen, and a friend, were" motoring out to Honam when a bomb fell 50 yards in front of them. Neither were Injured but they were compelled to turn back.--

Reuter

HEADING FOR RAILWAY

Canton, Nov. 24.

At 11.45 a.m. eight Japanese planese flew over the western sec- tion of the city heading for the Canton-Hankow Rallway. As far

As

can be ascertained no bombs were dropped. though it is re- ported that the invaders were ac- tive further up the line. Renter,

Canton, Nov. 24. Five glant Japanese planes roared over Canton, at 10.45 this morning. They were grected by anti-aircraft fre, the shells of which burst particularly close to their objectives, and at least had the effect of breaking up the Japanese formation, although no hit appeared to be registered.·

The cloudy sky favoured the in- vaders, who disappeared south-12.35 p.m. ward.

One Chinese source states that 17 Japanese planes were sighted over Chekwan earlier this morn- Ing. but this is unconfirmed--- Bruter

Canton, Nov. 24 (11,30 am,) Four bombs were dropped by Japanese planes around Taishatou Station at the terminus of the Canton-Kowloon Rallway. killing two" and wounding two Chinese. A number of other bombs were dropped in the vicinity of Tung- shan, one landing fairly close to the Italian Consulate. and shak- ing the building.

30 HOUSES DEMOLISHED

Canton, Nov. 24 (1.10 p.m.). The all-clear signal was given at

Chinese sources declare that 30 houses were demolished and that casualties numbered between 40 and 60 killed and injured as a result of bombs which fell in the vicinity of the 31st. Municipal Primary School at Honam.

Indications are that the ob- jectives of to-day's ralds were the

Canton-Kowloon Railway. Canton-Hankow Railway and the

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OVER 300 KILLED

Canton, Nov, 24. According to a later eye-witness story the casualties In the Honam bombing are estimated to exceed

According to Chinese sources. eight Japanese planes participat | 100. éd, although Reuter's correspon- "When I arrived at the scene dent only saw five. But it is un-

half an hour after the bombing. derstood others were active in hundreds of Red Cross workers other districts. The same source

were busy extricating dead and states that one bomb fell near the wounded, and I personally Saw 31st Municipal Primary School at

four bodies removed from debris. Honam. and 'one of the bombs at But a Red Cross worker told me Talshatou just missed the public that at least scores were burled sandbag shelter "put up by the beneath huge piles of masonry Government for the populace. and woodwork, which 30. minutes

Casualties

before had housed happy Chinese are not believed to

familles. be heavy- Reuter.

GRAPHIC ACCOUNT

Canton, Nov. 24 (i p.m.)

A graphic eye-witness account of the result of the bombing of Honam was given to Reuter by Mr. L. F. Newman an employee of the Salt Gabelle who visited the scene a few minutes after the bombing, and who estimates that 100 people were killed.

Many Red Cross ambulances and lorries laden with coffins were rushed to the scene where consternation reigned. Mr. New- man saw many weeping relatives, and he highly praised the scores of young Chinese nurses deavouring to cope with the scenes of indescribable horror.

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Mr. Newman escorted an 80- year-old Chinese friend from his house which was damaged, to a place of safety.

FORMER ITALIAN SOLDIERS VISIT LONDON

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London. Nov, 23. The delegation of Italian servicemen now visiting London at the invitation of the British Legion were received at the War Office this afternoon by Mr. Hore-Belisha, who said that as Secretary of State for War it was a special privilege for him to pay tribute to the couragė, tenacity and endurance of Italian soldiers during the years the Great War. The War

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Secretary referred in particular to the distinguished record of the Bersagileri, in which Signor Cario Delcroix, leader of the delegation. and Signor Rossi,, chairman of the Italian National Organisation of ex-servicemen, both served, Sigrior Rossi receiving for valour Д medaglia which Mr. Belisha ob- served was equivalent to the Bri- tish Victoria Cross,

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"Onlookers stated large 500 pound bombs registered direct hits and the concussion was so terrific that every house in Ronam was shaken to its founda- tions.

"T threaded my way through the crowds, many were weeping. and horror was portrayed on every face. and eventually reached "my employee's home from where we removed his 80. year-old father, suffering from shock, to a place of safety.

"Meanwhile scores of coffins were trundled through the streets and lined up ready to receive the victims, while Chinese doctors and nurses worked feverishly."

It is ascertained that Mr. L. F. Newman, who is an employee of the Salt Gabelle, is a native of Withern-sea, Yorkshire.-

Reuter

NEW- METHOD TO HELP REFUGEES

Star. Nov. 24: A novel way of assisting refugees from the war areas who have flocked to Shensi has been launched by Mr. Han Wel-hsi, a member of the pro- vincial government,

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He had pledged $80 from his earnings for the support and upkeep of 10 refugees each month for an indefinite period. He hopes ·· that other well-to-do residents in the province will voluntarily follow his example which will undoub- tedly relleve the government of- ficials

and philanthropists who are already over-taxed with the constant arrival of refugees from various parts of the country. Central "Ne

ANGLO-FRENCH TALKS

"HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1937.

Chinese peasantry swarming into

the Settlement before the advance of Japanese troops to Soochow Creek.

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THE SHANGHAI SITUATION

London Favours

Japanese Demands

REMOVAL OF CAPITAL

Lauded By "Ta Kung Po

London. Nov, 23. Opinion in London is not un- duly alarmed at the situation in Shanghai. The Japanese demands to the Municipal authorities of the International Settlement orë not regarded as high-handed be- cause it 13 Japanese, now

from that they have gained possession of the Chinese city, are averse to seeing the Bet- tlement made the centre of anti- Japanese activity,

realised that the

It is pointed out in this con- nectior. that there are about 1,000,000 Chinese inhabitants in the Settlement, and it is "now up to the Municipal authorities to And a method of complying, to a reasonable degree, with the Japanese demands, without for felting any of their long-estnd- Ushed rights..

Should some question affecting the agreement between China and the foreign governments establish- the foreign government arise. It would have to be referred to Europe, otherwise matters affect ing local arrangment with the Japanese lie within the compe- tence of the municipal authorl- ties.- Reuter.

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U.S. ATTITUDE

Washington, Nov. 23. The State Department has not yet taken up consideration of the Japanese demands regarding the International Settlement in Shanghai, bet has left the matter to the American authorities on the spot.--.

Reuter.

COUNTRIES' AID FOR CHINA

No Arrangements To Be Published

Hankow. Nov., 24: The removal of the seat of the National Government from Nanking

to Chungking is editorially supported and commended by the influential Chinese journal. Ta Kung Pao.

The manifesto issued on Nov. 20 Nanking announcing the removal, the newspaper declared. comes as a "time encouragement to the people and soldiers throu ghout the country."

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The temporary removal of the Capital assures us that the govern- ment is determined to carry the war to the end and will not bow to the Japanese invaders, the paper added. It then exhorted the people and soldiers to stand by the government and to do, their

share to enable China to achieve the final victory. The people are also reminded that "the, sacrifices. made during the last three months have clearly shown the Chinese spirit of independence and has laid the foundation, to national rejuvenationi.

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Hankow, Nov. 24: Optimism over

possibility of international assistance to China in her resis- tance to Japan was expressed by Mr. Wang Ching-wel, Chairman of the Central Political Committee, in an interview 'with the Central News Agency upon his arrival here yes- gunboat Chang Shan on his way terday from Nanking aboard. the

to Chungking

Mr. Wang said that though the Nine-Power Conference had so far not brought about any fruitful re- sults in its efforts at peace, China might not be disappointed in gain- ing some sort of help from the Powers and that even internation- nl economic sanctions might ultimately be applied against Japan.

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Commenting on China's relations with Soviet Russia, Italy and Ger- many Mr. Wang remarked that in view of their close relationship in the Far East China and Soviet Russia should co-operate to check It

Japan's menace to peace. contunued: "However, enemies are continuing to press Italy's participation

the farther inland: We must be pre, German-Japanese Anti-Comintern pared to carry on a much longer | Pact, Mr. Wang opined was in line and bitter struggle; our troops with her established policy in must continue to fight harder and Europe and would not affect Sino- for their country. the people should be ready to die Italian relations. He hoped that the present visit of Mr. Chen Kung-po. China's Extraordinary Envoy, would further cement the friendly relations between the two countries.

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London, Nov. 23.

DISABLED MEN AT CONCERT

Three thousand servicemen

London, Nov. 23.

disabled ex- gave the King and The Royal Commission is to visit | Queen a great welcome when Their Bouthern and Northern Rhodesia Majesties attended a Coronation and Nyasaland, to enquire and re commemoration concert at the port whether any, and if so, what London Palladium this afternoon. form at closer co-operation', or The disabled men came from: association between those terri-hospitals and homes in and around. tories is desirable and feasible, London, and were conveyed to the with due regard to the interests palladium in 66 coaches of all inhabitants irrespective of British Wirelen. race, and to responsibilities of the WORLD-WIDE SYMPATHY

ARMY STRENGTH United Kingdom Government for The government manifesto stated

the interests of native Inhabitants.

London, Nov. 23. that China has won the sympathy

Mr. Leslie Hore-Belisha, Secre- .. In announcing to the House of from the other Powers of the

Commission." Commons the decision to send a tary for War informed the House

which world; this is supported by fact.

had been of Commons that the strength of The Foreign Office. In order to

reached in accordance with the the Army Reserve at the end of facilitate its work, has removed the outbreak of Sino-Japanese hos

and commercial, relations. Since

Government of Southern Rhodesia September 1936 was 115.000 and at to Hankow where various foreign tuties. Germany's trade in China

and after consultation with the the end of last September, 123,351. Embassies in Nanking have decid- has been greatly affected. He ex-

Governments of Northern Rhodesia The supplementary reserve "Alsó ed to go. We recall that when pressed the hope that Germany's stated that it was not yet possible

and Nyasaland, Lord Martington showed an increase. the National Government was. set participation in the Italo-Ger- to give the names of the Com- London area last week

The intake of recruits for the was 18, Anti-Comintern mission, who would leave England against 68 in the corresponding down from Peiping. Their present Pact would not affect the ever in the early part of next year.

week last year.--

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in Nanking. the foreign diplomats were reluctant to move

action clearly shows that their

No arrangements will be pub-sympathies are with China.. -lished regarding the countries which have assisted or propose to assist China by sending arms, said Mr. Anthony Eden in the House of Commons, replying to Mr. G. Man- der, who asked if it would be quite proper for any state which was a member of the League to supply arms to China at present under the resolution of the League As- sembly of October 6. Mr. Eden re- plied in the affirmative.- Reuter

"We must also realize that the Government is prepared and con- Adent of the outcome of the war. The people should one and all give their unwavering support to

GENERAL FRANCO'S

AGENT

London, Nov. 24. The Duke of Alba has been ap- pointed the first Agent in London for the Franco Government in connection with the recent "agree- ment made by Great Britain with the Insurgent authorities for an exchange of agents.

The Duke has been General Franco's unofficial representative in London for some time.--- Reuter

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GERMAN CLAIMS

Lord Allen's Plan For Settlement

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Germany and China, Mr. Wang pointed out, have close economic

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cordial Sino-German relations.— Central Neso

JAPANESE MOTOR BOATS SUNK

Wusih, Nov. 24; Over 200 Japanese marines were either kill- ed or wounded yesterday' when niore than ten Japanese motor: boats were sunk by Chinese patrol: boats in Talhu Lake.

An unknown number of Japanese marines boarded their motor boats ät Wukiang south of Soochow and salled in Tathu Lake toward Wusih. in an attempt to launch a fank attack on the Chinese troops there. They were met and fired upon by Chinese patrol boats in the lake. Lord 'Allen of Hurtwood, speak- More than ten motor boats were

Eastbourne, ingat

sald that sunk, resulting in over 200 casual- Germany's claim to colonial postles, whilst the other motor boats sessions could not be solved by beat a fast retreat.--- though they were counters in a the handing round of colonies as Central News.

game of beggar-my-neighbour

PELPING-HANKOW RAILWAY

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ment came out of an all-round The present colonial arrange-

Hsinhsiang, Nov. 24: The "Pel- settlement at Versailles. Any new ping-Hanków Railway front has arrangement must be part of an

continued to remain quiet during all-round settlement.

"Germany now asks for colonies

the last few days.

At Shunteh, Hantan and Tze- back," he continued. "It is not halen on the Railway in south Ho- suficient for us to reply that pel the Japanese troops are quar London Nov. 23. colonies have no economic value, tered at the stations and inside the Mr. J. H. Leche, who has been having said that, we cling to cities whilst Chinese mobile units Brith Charge D'Affaires in the our own." Government of Spain for 'some. "We should, Blake it clear that both sides of the railway. time, has been given the local we cannot approach this subject Central News rank of Minister Plenipotentiary. in isolation from all the other. Mr. Leche will be moving from problems that confront Europe. Valencia to the neighbourhood of We should offer to reconsider the Barcelona, where the Spanish colonial question in all its aspects. Government now is, in the course provided that Germany will agree to negotiate a new settlement guaranteed by membership of the

Paris, Nov. 24. It is understood that, M. Chau-| temps and M. Dalbos will visit London at the end of the week at The Minister commented on the the British Government's invita- warm reception the British Legdontion to discuss with Mr. Chamber delegation had met with in Rome lain and Mr. Eden, the, situation last April, and said he thought the arising from Lord Halifax's talks making and renewing of friend-with Germany, notably the Ger- ship between men who had ex-man claims which it is believed perienced the heroic tragedies of Herr Hitler expounded to Lord the Great War, on whatever side. Halifax regarding the spanish con- they fought, must be of aortice to fict and Italy's attitude towards the cause of peace and goodwill.- | the Bino-Japanese hostilities— of next week.-—- British Wireles

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